Tag: covid-19
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FOOTBALL MID NORTH COAST SEASON A SUCCESS DESPITE PANDEMIC
Despite the pandemic’s setbacks, Football Mid North Coast officials are heralding this year’s comp a success. With the season called off early, they’re planning for a strong return in 2022
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FAMILY SEPARATED BY PANDEMIC REUNITED IN FORSTER
A young family separated over three continents during the pandemic have been reunited in Forster. The Ganado family has overcome travel restrictions, and the virus itself, to finally find one another’s loving arms.
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HUGE DEMAND FOR ASTRAZENECA JABS AT TAREE CHEMIST
There are no new COVID-19 cases on the Mid North Coast, although Kempsey Coles has been added to the list of venues of concern. The focus shifting to vaccination – particularly in the Manning, where rates are behind neighbouring areas on the Mid North Coast.
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TAREE GOLFERS ADAPTING TO LATEST RESTRICTIONS
Taree golfers are adapting to the latest restrictions enforced through the New South Wales lockdown. A strong field hitting the course this morning for a stableford.
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NEW COVID EXPOSURE SITES LISTED IN PORT MACQUARIE
Two new exposure sites have been listed for Port Macquarie. A second confirmed case from Kempsey – a close contact of an earlier case – visiting Bunnings and the Little Shack Cafe on Saturday.
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CALLS FOR MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR COVID HIT BUSINESSES
A Taree business is calling for more financial support from all levels of government to get through the extended lockdown.
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TAREE PRODUCE MARKETS POWER ON THROUGH LOCKDOWN
Manning farmers are powering on through the lockdown. There was a steady flow of people through the gates at the Thursday Produce Market in Taree today. Its organiser says producers are struggling and rely on the community to keep afloat. “It’s really important for us to keep going and show the community what is local…
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TAREE RACE MEETING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The horse racing industry is pushing ahead despite the covid lockdown. Select personnel attending a deserted Taree track today for a race meeting.
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MORE TAREE AND FORSTER LOCALS URGED TO GET COVID TESTS
Hunter New England Health is calling for more people in the Taree and Forster areas to get a covid test. Efforts doubled this past week – but they remain significantly lower than other areas in the district. “Don’t ignore mild symptoms fever a sore throat a tickle in the nose change in taste or smell…
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MORE MID COAST PHARMACIES ADMINISTERING COVID JABS
More Mid Coast pharmacies are jumping on board to administer covid vaccinations. Great Lakes Pharmacy received hundreds of AstraZeneca doses this week.. Locals are already lining up for jabs, with the pharmacy seeing a surge in interest since the Hunter lockdown. “I think the mindset has changed which has been positive which is really good,”…